Campus & Student Life at Western Connecticut State University

Home to about 4,640 undergraduates in 2020, WestConn is a public university located in Danbury, Connecticut. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, WestConn offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by WestConn can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our WestConn Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

WestConn Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at WestConn. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit WestConn Disability Services.

WestConn for the Military

While not a "service academy", WestConn does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit WestConn Veteran Services . For more information, check out our WestConn for Veterans Guide.

WestConn offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, WestConn does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Western Connecticut State University

WestConn offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Western Connecticut State University

There were 4,640 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,849 (83.0%). Part-time attendance was 791 (17.0%).

Western Connecticut State University is Ranked #636 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, WestConn receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank WestConn #636 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at WestConn by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the WestConn Diversity Guide.

Western Connecticut State University Competes in the NCAA

WestConn has a total of 380 student athletes, 227 men and 153 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Western Connecticut State University Athletics